Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario, CanadaDescription: YorkSLAM is a poetry slam and open mic series in Richmond Hill now entering its third year. They have been providing a stage and audience for local performers from 16 to 64. If you are looking for a safe place to explore your creativity, find your voice and share your work then you’re invited to join them. Most newcomers are recommended to hit up the open mic and test the waters in a pressure free environment.

Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario, CanadaDescription: YorkSLAM is a poetry slam and open mic series in Richmond Hill now entering its third year. They have been providing a stage and audience for local performers from 16 to 64. If you are looking for a safe place to explore your creativity, find your voice and share your work then you’re invited to join them. Most newcomers are recommended to hit up the open mic and test the waters in a pressure free environment.

Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario, CanadaDescription: YorkSLAM is a poetry slam and open mic series in Richmond Hill now entering its third year. They have been providing a stage and audience for local performers from 16 to 64. If you are looking for a safe place to explore your creativity, find your voice and share your work then you’re invited to join them. Most newcomers are recommended to hit up the open mic and test the waters in a pressure free environment.

Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario, CanadaDescription: YorkSLAM is a poetry slam and open mic series in Richmond Hill now entering its third year. They have been providing a stage and audience for local performers from 16 to 64. If you are looking for a safe place to explore your creativity, find your voice and share your work then you’re invited to join them. Most newcomers are recommended to hit up the open mic and test the waters in a pressure free environment.

Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario, CanadaDescription: YorkSLAM is a poetry slam and open mic series in Richmond Hill now entering its third year. They have been providing a stage and audience for local performers from 16 to 64. If you are looking for a safe place to explore your creativity, find your voice and share your work then you’re invited to join them. Most newcomers are recommended to hit up the open mic and test the waters in a pressure free environment.

Location: Ameliasburgh, Ontario, CanadaDescription: The 2015 Writing Workshop at the Al Purdy A-Frame in Ameliasburgh, Prince Edward County is with award-winning poet Ken Babstock. The workshop runs from 1 to 3 pm daily, August 10th to 14th. Register soon, as space is limited. The fee for the week is $150 (Cdn).

Description: Since its inception in 2007, Over the Edge New Writer of the Year competition has grown to become one of the most important competitions for emerging writers in Ireland and internationally. The competition is open to both poets and fiction writers worldwide.

Location: Toronto, Ontario, CanadaDescription: The International Festival of Authors (IFOA) brings together the world’s best writers of contemporary literature for 11 days of readings, interviews, lectures, round table discussions, and public book signings each October.

Every year, the IFOA devotes a number of events to authors and books within a particular focus. In 2015, they are pleased to present two exciting focuses: one on the work of upcoming and established poets from around the world, and the other on the rich culture and vibrant literary scene of Catalonia.